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need new frost free freezer
I need a new upright frost free freezer suitable for my garage, any recommendations?
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Repairing concrete slab
Have managed to crack a paving slab in half in the garden (doh) and it seems that it's am irregular / difficult to source size, plus it's one of a path of stepping stones so any replacement will not have weathered like the others. So, I am wondering if it can be 'glued' in any way? It's not submerged in water but being a…
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Cannon Stratford
Does anyone know of any where I can get spares for the above gas oven model no.10530g all I want is a metal strip that is screwed to the back of the front oven glass that is then screwed on to the top of the back oven door so that when you open front glass the back oven door also opens. T.I.A.
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Insulation for existing loft hatch
Im looking to insulate an existing wooden loft hatch but unsure what to use. Many of the new plastic loft hatches appear to use polystyrene as insulation. This seems quite easy but thought that loft insulation had to be fire proof? I cant seem to find any polystyrene insulation that is rated as fire proof in any way or…
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45cm freezer
We have a tiny kitchen and the fridge and freezer are both separate stand alone under the counter units. This weekend, our freezer has broken, so I've done some online hunting today but cannot find a replacement that is 45cm wide (tiny!) The one which is broken is Whirpool but they don't have any as small anymore. Does…
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Can I paint vinyl stuck to mdf frame?
I've got a mirror which has an mdf frame covered with shiny black vinyl/plastic. I'd really like to paint it but have no idea if it'll work and how to go about it. Doe anyone have any ideas?
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Water damaged artex ceiling
Following a leak in the water pump for my shower yesterday, I have a damaged ceiling in the dining room below. The artex ceiling (which I believe probably contains asbestos) now has a hole of about 40cm diameter and also a bulge in the artex of similar size if not bigger. The leak has been dealt with but I'm trying to work…
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Recessed LED spotlights in new extension
Hi all, Can someone please tell me if it's possible to have the above and conform with current building regs ?. The reason I ask is that my builder has installed some fire rated LED spots in the kitchen extension and has never mentioned there would be any problem. However I have recently been informed by a friend that it…
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6 Column radiators with 2-bar (~12cm wide)
Would anyone here know from which company (probably online) I could purchase a 6 column radiator which is made from 2 sections only? Usually the minimum is 3. So it'd be about 12cm wide from left to right when on the wall. The height can go up to about 220cm. ~3400-3800BTU. Thank you!
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Cockspur window handles which ones?
Hi I need to replace some window handles and have decided that I need 9mm Cockspur handles. Where is the best place to get them and which make is the best / strongest? I have looked on Ebay and there seems quite a choice but not sure of reliability. Do I need special screws? thanks sparkie
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Laminate Worktop lost it's shine
Hi there, I'm hoping someone can help. As part of my moneysavingexpert routine instead of paying someone to come and clean out the oven, I used one of the DIY packs where you put the racks in a bag/paint the solution on the oven. The results were great, but at some point I have got the solution onto the laminate worktop…
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shower room fitting query
hi, any bathroom fitter here. I want to ask can you grout and fit the vanity and toliet in the same day. the tiler have done the tiling and will finish the grout next day he say will take 2 hr (fast setting grout) then wait for it to set for a few hour then the fitter can install the toliet, basin, raditor, door etc can…
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Moving a heavy divan base on a wooden floor?
We are going to put together an Ikea Brimnes double bed with storage tomorrow (after trekking to Ikea again to pick up all of the missing components!) After having assembled a large wardrobe and desk and discovering how difficult it is to move large wooden furniture on lovingly sanded and varnished floorboards, does anyone…
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flexible shower screen seal
I'm looking for the thing you attach to the bottom of a glass shower screen. My screen is curved. I bought a straight one from b&q which was supposed to soften in warm water but didn't. Where can I find a completely rubber one and cut to size? Ones on ebay I can't tell if they're rigid or not. I suspect they are. .Thankd
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Moving a bathroom upstairs
Hi, I am about to buy a house and thinking about how to arrange/ alter it all (it needs A LOT of work doing to it!) and I'm thinking of moving the current downstairs 'bathroom' (I use that term very loosely for what is there!) upstairs and splitting the rather large master bedroom into a bathroom and smaller bedroom. The…
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Woodchip
Doing up an old house which had been woodchipped to death. Got a steamer and removed the woodchip in the bedrooms - which mostly ended up having to be replastered! There is woodchip on the stairs/landing too and some of it is difficult to get to. Would probably need to hire a decorator and might need to replaster. :(…
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advice on a good shower encloser please
I would like a little advice on a shower Encloser I know I want a 6-8mm Glass and want corner one Double Doors Also need Shower tray but where is the best place to buy from ? I don't want your B & Q as most Cooke and Lewis are not in stock and others are just flimsy. What are your views on this and where did you buy yours.…
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Refurbishing a fire surround
I've been lucky enough to be given a fire surround by a friend who is in the process of replacing all her modern features of the house with things that fit with the Victorian period of the house (oh to have that sort of cash ... !) The surround is in good condition but is too dark for my room, so I want to paint it. It's…
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fridge getting to cold?
i have a frost free fridge freezer, problem is that items in fridge compartment tend to get too cold and freeze, temperature settin on it is ok. at the moment i just switch it off at night . any ideas as to what problem might be.? i dont want to spend a lot on repairs as its about 6 years old.
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What size chimney hood
I've fitted out a new kitchen with a 60cm induction hob from Neff. I need a new chimney extractor hood and I'm looking at 3 possible Neff hoods: a 60, a 70 and a 90cm unit. They're all part of Neff's Autumn trade in What kind of extractor hood is recommended for this type of hob. I can see an advantage in having a wider…
